Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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